Two 30-year veterans who previously worked at Credit Suisse and Julius Baer have joined EFG’s advisory board in Asia.
EFG Bank has appointed Urs Buchmann as vice chairman of its Regional Asia Advisory Board, according to a statement.
Buchmann has over three decades of experience, most recently as the vice chairman of Credit Suisse in Hong Kong where he drove the development of the now-defunct bank’s activities in Greater China and other markets including Japan, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Bangladesh and Mongolia.
Indian Market Expertise
In addition, the bank has also appointed Ashish Gumashta as a member of the Regional Asia Advisory Board. He has 30 years of expertise with a focus on the Indian market and was previously managing director of strategic initiatives at Motilal Oswal as well as executive chairman and CEO of Julius Baer, India.
«With their extensive professional experience and expertise, I am convinced that they will be a valuable addition to the Advisory Board and will be instrumental in driving the further development of our strategy in this region, which is of key importance for the delivery of EFG’s growth ambitions,» commented said Alexander Classen, EFG International’s chair board of directors.
Robust Performance
«Our robust performance in recent years highlights our strong presence and commitment to pursuing growth in the region,» added Boris Collardi, chairman of EFG's Regional Asia Advisory Board. «We are well positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities, further enhance our offering for clients in the region and contribute to the bank’s long-term success.»
